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Teaching Instructor

Rutgers University

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United States, New Jersey, Newark

Jun 25, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Teaching Instructor
Department	SASN - English
Salary Details	A minimum of $75,152 for an academic year appointment.
Offer Information	The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits Life insurance coverage Employee discounts programs For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Posting Summary	The Department of English invites applications for a full-time, academic year, non-tenure track Teaching Instructor. The desired start date is September 1, 2025. Teaching duties may include courses on early modern drama with particular emphasis on Shakespeare and medieval literature as well as Chaucer as needed, in addition to other duties. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and to promoting learning of all students. The candidate will also embrace professional development and advance and support initiatives that deepen pedagogical knowledge. Rutgers non-tenure track positions have competitive salary and benefits. Applicant review will begin immediately.
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	25FA0647
Posting Open Date	06/24/2025
Posting Close Date	07/09/2025

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Ph.D. degree in English, along with teaching experience in early modern drama, Shakespeare, Chaucer, and medieval literature (particularly women's).
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Overview	The School of Arts and Sciences-Newark ( SASN) is a place where exploration, discovery, and imagination come together to form the core of a liberal arts education. We serve all undergraduates at Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N); and offer a broad selection of more than 2,000 undergraduate and graduate courses a year in more than 40 subjects. SASN combines the best of a large research university with a small liberal arts college. RU-N is a remarkably diverse, urban, public research university that is not just in Newark but of Newark-an anchor of our home city. RU-N is located in a transportation hub with easy access to New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. New Jersey offers vibrant and varied cultural activities, excellent schools, and opportunities to live in culturally diverse urban, suburban, or small-town settings within a short distance of campus. RU-N is consistently ranked one of the most diverse universities in the country by US News & World Report and is located minutes from New York City. For more information about RU-N: newark.rutgers.edu.
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Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants	Applicants must include a cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, current curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references.
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/254578
Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
City	Newark
State	NJ
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